Parisa Ghahremani

Driven by a deep empathy for those in emotional distress, Parisa Ghahremani, A.M.F.T., brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to her therapy practice. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Parisa's journey into clinical psychology was sparked by her own struggles as a young adult, fueling her passion to help others understand the intricate connections between their experiences, mental health, and relationships.

Parisa's approach to therapy is both comprehensive and personalized. She combines education, wisdom, and personal insights to create a safe, validating space where clients can feel truly heard. Her client-centered methodology prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change, allowing individuals, youth, couples, and families to rediscover hope and inner peace as they navigate relationship and mental health challenges.

With a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Bowling Green State University, Parisa's academic foundation is robust. Her professional toolkit is further enhanced by certifications in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level-1) and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, equipping her to help couples resolve conflicts, restore trust, and deepen intimacy.

Parisa's therapeutic approach is a thoughtful integration of psychodynamic and humanistic principles, underpinned by an attachment-based framework. This allows her to delve into the root causes of her clients' challenges, facilitating a customized healing and growth transformation. Her experience spans a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, emotional and sexual abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, and insomnia.

As a Persian-American therapist born overseas and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Parisa brings a unique cultural perspective to her practice. Her personal experiences with bullying in grade school fostered a profound compassion for marginalized and underrepresented individuals, enriching her ability to connect with diverse clients. This background, coupled with her professional training, enables Parisa to offer a truly holistic and empathetic approach to therapy, helping clients not just survive, but thrive in their lives.